Name: When the Disappointment is Real
Uploaded: 2023-10-26T16:35:41.000Z
Description: Albus Brooks was on his way to a career in the NFL until tragedy struck. When the dust settled, he realized that God was doing something bigger than he ever could have imagined. His story will encourage you.

Overcoming a career-ending injury with faith, finding a greater purpose, relying on God in tough times, running for city council with confidence, and learning from a Bible verse after an election loss, leading to a fulfilling role as a ministry counselor.

Albus Brooks

MBA | VP of Milender White | Former President Denver City Councilman | Speaker

Tragedy Strikes: A Journey of Faith, Recovery, and Purpose

Albus Brooks was on his way to a career in the NFL until tragedy struck. When the dust settled, he realized that God was doing something bigger than he ever could have imagined. His story will encourage you.

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When the Disappointment is Real

This is the B-Side of culture, conversation, & chaos.

After giving up a career in the NFL, Albus became a ministry counselor at one of the worst schools in the country. As soon as he got there, he knew it was where he belonged. Albus explains that if you&#39;re tired of making your own plans, it might be a sign...

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When Your Plans Fail

Albus Brooks lost a heartbreaking election by 500 votes. That night, he felt like a failure. That’s when he remembered a verse in the Bible that changed his thinking and his future. His story is our story, and reminds us that failure isn’t final.

Turning Failure into Favor

Everyone told Albus he didn’t have a shot at winning a city council seat, especially when he decided to do things differently. But he had confidence and knew he was supposed to be running. Where did that confidence come from? He explains.

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Where is Your Confidence?

What do you do when you get tragic news? Do you rush to fix it? Or do you give up and resign? What if God has another way? Albus gives us insight into a moment in his life when his only option was to rely on God.